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Special Teams Coaching Candidates

Mr. Scot

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mountainpantherfan Newbie

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This might be a long shot considering the large amount of pressure that Fox is going to face in 2010 but what about Sam Mills III? Is he just taking up a coaching spot in the organization because of his name or does he have some legit talent as a coach? He's been in the same position now for quit some time and I would think this would be a great opportunity for him to move up within the coaching ranks. And unlike some other names out there I don't think you will find too many Panther fans screaming over him getting the job, even if he isn't the most qualified. And if he does fail, I think there would be at least somewhat of a forgiving spirit among the fan base.

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Gantt comments on the Crossman firing and discusses candidates (link)

One option would likely be Larry Mac Duff, who interviewed for the 49ers gig last week. The 61-year-old Mac Duff is a known commodity to the Panthers staff. He was the Giants special teams coach in the late 1990s when Fox, running backs coach Jim Skipper and safeties coach Mike Gillhamer were there. He's coached all over the field and country, having most recently been the defensive coordinator at the University of Texas (2007) and the special teams coach for the Las Vegas Locomotives of the UFL (2009).

Former 49ers assistant Al Everest is another option. He was Jim Haslett's special teams coach in New Orleans and had good success there. Otherwise, they could look toward the displaced Daisher (who coached East Mecklenburg in 2003 and at East Carolina prior to that), veteran Detroit assistant Stan Kwan (who was in San Diego with Fox and general manager Marty Hurney in the early 1990s) or former Jacksonville assistant Pete Rodriguez, who worked in the UFL.

I had read that the 49ers would probably hire MacDuff, but if they don't he could get a look.

Thinking back, I remember Pete Rodriguez being one of the better ST coaches in the league when he was in Jacksonville. He'd be good if obtainable.

Kinda hoping the prior connection between Hurney and Kwan doesn't land him here :(

All things considered, my top choice would still be Bruce DeHaven or Danny Smith, but I'd be just as happy with Pete Rodriguez.

One good thing: The fact that Fox reached out to Bobby April (even though we didn't get him) is a good sign. It means he's willing to look for quality.

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Gantt comments on the Crossman firing and discusses candidates (link)

I had read that the 49ers would probably hire MacDuff, but if they don't he could get a look.

Thinking back, I remember Pete Rodriguez being one of the better ST coaches in the league when he was in Jacksonville. He'd be good if obtainable.

Kinda hoping the prior connection between Hurney and Kwan doesn't land him here :(

All things considered, my top choice would still be Bruce DeHaven or Danny Smith, but I'd be just as happy with Pete Rodriguez.

One good thing: The fact that Fox reached out to Bobby April (even though we didn't get him) is a good sign. It means he's willing to look for quality.

this was a very encouraging sign. it's just a shame that he waited too long but at least he knows that there are other people out there looking and making moves and if he wants to do something he can't pussy foot around.

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I really don't want to say it, but Fox and Hurney will take there time on this. The most obvious choices for them are Mac Duff and Kwan. I'm hoping they actually go out and get someone with out the fox connection, but I'm not holding my breath over it. Expect Kwan to end up getting the Job in a week or so.

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Kevin O'Dea's contract won't be renewed by the Jets..I don't know anything about him so I'll leave that to our expert researchers lol..just know Leon Washington and Brad Smith had some good returns..

Jets special teams is top notch.

I would snag this bastard in a heart beat, if he's available Hurney better get him.

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